Ultra Running Hub Schalksmühle, Germany · Sunday, January 17, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Rund um Halver (RUH)
71 days away
52 km Distance
1,300 m Climbing
4.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
11:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~33 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Daytime high 3°C
Night low -2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 8 h 26 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 52 km of trail with 1,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Lauf auf dem Schnadeweg "Rund um Halver". Von Trails bis Asphalt ist alles vorhanden. Achtung: Schnee und Eis möglich!
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.